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1. Complete Health Questionaire and Essential Functions Form evidencing a state
of physical and mental health such that the student is able to complete all The certificate curriculum requires three semesters; an optional semester is offered summer
program requirements without presenting undue risk/harm to the student or semester for students to gain additional and/or specialty clinical experiences. The Associate
other persons. in Applied Science Degree requires five semesters. Program graduates are required to take the
2. Be acceptable by clinical agencies for clinical experiences. Students are subject National Certification Exam from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
to criminal background checks and random drug testing by an approved agency of Assisting (NBSTSA) upon completion of program requirements for graduation. Graduating
the college in order to be eligible for clinical rotations. students must meet the requirement of 120 clinical cases achieved, based on criteria of the
3. Submit verification of current CPR certification at the American Heart Association Surgical Technology Core Curriculum.
BLS-C Healthcare Provider level. The Surgical Technology program has continuing accreditation by the Commission on Ac-
4. Documentation of Health requirements as required by clinical agencies submitted creditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), 254000 U.S. HWY 19 North, Suite 158,
by scheduled deadline. Clearwater, Florida, 33763, Phone: 727-210-2350; Fax 727-210-2354; www.caahep.org

According to most certifying organizations, application for certification may be denied The student considering Surgical Technology must be conscientious, orderly, and meticulous
if a person has been convicted of a felony, is guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude, with details. In addition, Surgical Technologists must have the emotional stability to work
and/or has displayed other grounds for denial as specified by law. in a fast-paced environment and the ability to handle the demands of surgeons.

Computed Tomography (CT) The student shall not be paid by the clinical affiliation site during the clinical component
Course Theory Lab Clinic Credit of the program, nor shall the student be substituted for paid personnel during the clinical
First Semester component of the program.
RAD 250 Advanced Patient Care 3 0 0 3
RAD 251 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 0 0 3 Admission Requirements
RAD 263 CT Imaging Procedures 5 0 0 5 In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to the Surgical
Technology program requires:
Second Semester 1. unconditional admission to the College.
RAD 264 Physics - Instrumentation & Imaging 5 0 0 5 2. verification of Attendance at a Health Sciences Information Session.
RAD 265 CT Clinical Education 0 0 12 4 3. 2.5 GPA calculated on last 24 semester credit hours of completed coursework and enter
RAD 266 Pathology Correlation in CT/MR 4 0 0 4 College on clear academic status.
4. minimum 2.0 GPA at Southern Union.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 26
Admission to the Surgical Technology Program is competitive, and the number of students
admitted is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Applicants are
rank-ordered for acceptance using a points system based on grades earned in ENG 101, HPS
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY 105, MTH 100, SUR 108 or HPS 114 and BIO 111 (previously SUR 107), or BIO 201 and
Certificate or Associate in Applied Science 202. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Students are admitted
once each year, fall term only.
The Surgical Technology program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in the
surgical environment. This program prepares individuals, under the supervision of physi- Progression Requirements
cians and surgical staff, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to Progression through the Surgical Technology program requires: Division Health Sciences
aseptic technique by preoperative, intraoperative surgical team, and postoperative person- 1. cumulative GPA of 2.0.
nel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling; surgical 2. minimum grade of “C” in all required courses.
supplies management; wound exposure and closure; surgical computer and robot operation 3. satisfactory level of mental and physical health, including current immunizations,
and monitoring; maintenance of hemostasis; and patient and team scrubbing. The Surgical Hepatitis B vaccinations (or signed waiver), annual TB testing, and ability to meet the
Technologist assists the physician during surgical procedures by ensuring that necessary Essential Functions and annual physical exam requirements.
equipment is properly maintained and immediately available, passing instruments to the 4. current health insurance.
surgeon, handling surgical specimens, and maintaining a sterile atmosphere in the operating 5. current CPR certification at the American Heart Association, Health Care Provider level.
room.